there's no time like the present
idiom
—used to say that the best time to do something is right now
"Should we do it now?" "Sure. There's no time like the present."
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With winter looming, there's no time like the present to invest in cozy essentials, especially a portable space heater.
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Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2023
And there's no time like the present to get it at the lowest possible price.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
From sunglasses to home decor, there's no time like the present to save big on your favorite designers.
—Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2023
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Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2023
And there's no time like the present to get it at the lowest possible price.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
From sunglasses to home decor, there's no time like the present to save big on your favorite designers.
—Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2023
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“There's no time like the present.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/there%27s%20no%20time%20like%20the%20present. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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